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Simon Lock

Simon Lock

Simon joined Law.com International in June 2019 after finishing his degree in investigative journalism at City, University of London. His areas of focus include legal tech, insurance, and intellectual property. [email protected]

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July 28, 2021 | International Edition

European SPACs: US Law Firms Dominate as UK Plays Catch Up

There have been nearly 30 SPACs listing in Europe so far this year, but which law firms are picking up the key mandates?

By Simon Lock

5 minute read

July 27, 2021 | International Edition

Ince Profits Nosedive as Major Client Calls for Office Return

Explaining the slump, firm CEO Adrian Biles cited pandemic "disruption", although the listed firm did experience growth in Asia and EMEA.

By Simon Lock

3 minute read

July 26, 2021 | International Edition

Missed Targets: How Top Law Firms Fail to Hit Their Diversity Goals

Many of the UK's largest law firms have quietly fallen short of their own stated diversity targets according to an in-depth analysis.

By Simon Lock

8 minute read

July 23, 2021 | International Edition

Taylor Wessing Hires Two Partners For Dublin Launch

The firm was one of several international outfits to unveil plans to open in Dublin earlier this year.

By Simon Lock

2 minute read

July 23, 2021 | International Edition

Top UK Firms Cash In As HS2 Legal Spend Soars

HS2 accounts for 2020-21 show a 69% increase in legal costs for the year, reaching the highest level on record.

By Simon Lock

3 minute read

July 22, 2021 | International Edition

How The UK Pay War Has Affected Firms

As U.S. salaries push past the $200,000 mark, Law.com International looks at the firms that have increased their UK salary rates for junior lawyers so far.

By Simon Lock

7 minute read

July 22, 2021 | International Edition

RPC Reports Record Growth as PEP Jumps 50%

The firm's revenue also rose by the highest rate in over a decade.

By Simon Lock

2 minute read

July 21, 2021 | International Edition

Reed Smith Halts UK Furlough Support Following Backlash

The firm claimed between £50,000 and £125,000 from the scheme since December despite posting strong profits and revenue growth for last year.

By Simon Lock

3 minute read

July 21, 2021 | International Edition

UK Firm Slashes Manchester Office Footprint, Leaves Home of 75 Years

The change comes as the firm introduces a flexible working model which will see colleagues working remotely up to 50% of the time.

By Simon Lock

2 minute read

July 21, 2021 | International Edition

Listed UK Law Firms Latest to Post Strong Profit, Revenue Growth

Both firms grew turnover by over 10% for the latest financial year.

By Simon Lock

2 minute read